Flydubai Co-Pilot Barred by Oman Over Extremism Concerns

In October 2026, reports identified a Flydubai co-pilot as Hamam Alhamami, also spelled Hamam al-Hammami. Oman had barred him from flying with Oman Air over suspected extremist views, according to US media reports. The co-pilot was involved in a Flydubai incident in which the plane nearly crashed. The reports state that Oman Air had previously considered him a security risk.